Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
General Information
You may deploy the inflator module inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the
following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
CAUTION
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Refer to Inflator Module Disposal Caution in Service Precautions.
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When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow the
procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
Deploy the inflatable restraint steering wheel module outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require
deployment outside of the vehicle include the following:
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Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the inflator module does not function properly.
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The inflator module is scratched or ripped on the cover.
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The inflator module pigtail harness is damaged.
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The inflator module connector is damaged.
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An inflator module connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning inflator module is subject to any required retention period.
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adaptor for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the two SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
7. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
